Waterfall Hikes Near Yampa, CO

424 residents
Denver Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Yampa? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Yampa. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.1530°N, -106.9085°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Yampa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 8 gauged

1 of 6 waterfalls near Yampa is flowing strongly today

Big Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Fish Creek Falls Low Whitnach Falls Roaring South Fork Falls Low

Updated 22 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms · 72°F

Tod 82°F Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 79°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 73°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sat 73°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 77°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Yampa

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Whitnach Falls Roaring · 650 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 South Fork Falls Low · 0 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 Big Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 9th percentile
  4. 4 Fish Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing · 816 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Yampa (5 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Fish Creek Falls waterfall

Fish Creek Falls

37.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
0.5 miles 150 ft

Morgan Creek Falls

23.7 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
South Fork Falls waterfall

South Fork Falls

23.3 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

36.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Yampa

Fish Creek Falls waterfall

Fish Creek Falls

37.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
0.5 miles 150 ft

Bessies Falls

26.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Morgan Creek Falls

23.7 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
South Fork Falls waterfall

South Fork Falls

23.3 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

36.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spouting Rock waterfall

Spouting Rock

8 miles away
Colorado
Hard
1.2 miles 1,200 ft

Whitnach Falls

15 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Creek Falls waterfall

Big Creek Falls

26 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.8 miles 600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Yampa

Are there free waterfalls near Yampa?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Yampa, including Big Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Yampa?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Yampa, including Big Creek Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Yampa?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Yampa, including Big Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Yampa?

The shortest waterfall hike near Yampa is Bessies Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Yampa?

The tallest waterfall near Yampa is Bridal Veil Falls at 365 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Yampa require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Yampa requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Yampa?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Yampa have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Yampa?

The closest waterfall to Yampa is Fish Creek Falls, approximately 21.8 miles away.

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